Southeast Sheep Production Workshop Announced
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New to raising American Lamb or thinking about adding sheep to your farming operation in the Southeastern US? The American Lamb Board (ALB) is offering the first in a series of workshops to educate new or aspiring producers, “Sheep Production Systems for the Southeastern US,” at the University of Kentucky-Lexington on October 16-17, 2023.
“There is a real opportunity right now for the American Lamb industry to grow, and this workshop is designed to inspire those who might be new to raising sheep or are thinking about getting sheep,” says Peter Camino, ALB Chair, Buffalo, WY. “The ALB is increasing its efforts to establish consistent, year-round supply of American Lamb to meet consumer demand and lessen the need for imported products.”
Attendees will learn about best sheep production practices and tools to maximize productivity and profits. Additional topics include genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health management, facilities, equipment, profitable grazing systems and marketing opportunities, and more. Participants will also tour the University of Kentucky Sheep Unit.
The University of Kentucky Good Barn will be the workshop venue. Registration closes September 16, limited to the first 50, and there is a $100 registration fee. A room block is reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Lexington (Downtown/University) for $129 per night. Call (859) 389-6800 and reference ALC to get the event discount rate. Or, click here to make reservations online, also using discount code ALC.
To register for the Workshop please click here. For questions, contact Rae Villa at rae@americanlamb.com, or call 866-327-LAMB (5262).
About the American Lamb Board
The American Lamb Board (ALB) is the national promotion, research and information checkoff program that works on behalf of all American producers (commercial and seedstock), feeders, direct marketers and processors to build demand for American Lamb. Funding is through mandatory assessments paid by all industry segments. The 13-member board represents all industry sectors, geographic regions and sizes of production. The work of the ALB is overseen by USDA and supported by staff in Denver, CO. Almost two-thirds of the annual budget funds American Lamb promotion programs. By law, the Board’s expenditures for administration are limited to 10% or less of projected revenues. For more information, contact ALB at: LambResourceCenter.com, info@americanlamb.com, or 866-327-LAMB (5262).
